Tag Archives: Interior design

Last weekend, I had an unexpected and great dinner with friends I had not seen in way too long. Laura and her husband barbecued a perfect tri-tip, shrimp skewers and asparagus (in celebration of the local asparagus festival that was … Continue reading →

Green shower tile. Dress forms centerpieces. Ceramic bowls on a window ledge. Piles and piles of embroidered pillows in a corner. Ornate bed frames and shiny tapestries. These are just some of my favorite things featured in one of my … Continue reading →

I love artists’ studios. I think studios — whether a garage, room or tiny corner — are more personal than any other room, including the bedroom. It’s where artists reveal what’s inside, where they are most vulnerable. Looking around … Continue reading →

As the editor/writer of the weekend arts, entertainment, lifestyle section of a newspaper, I get the opportunity to meet and write about so many different people. Of course there are the token odd-balls and lame-o stories, but most of the … Continue reading →

Right now. This second. Room dark except for the glow of the computer and Desperate Housewives on TV. Laying on the bed for the first time since morning. It’s the first time I’ve truly felt “at home” at the new … Continue reading →

Flickr is where I get so much inspiration. If I want to see an eclectic home design, I go to Flickr. If I want to see how people photograph ferris wheels, I go to flickr. If I want to see … Continue reading →

I’m a sucker for interior design. One way I get inspired is with magazines and books. I thought I would share some home shots from a recent Amazon purchase, Bohemian Style, by Elizabeth Wilhide. I wasn’t as impressed by this … Continue reading →